Child’s i Foundation (Child’s i) is a Uganda based charity with an international reputation for advocating child rights and creating community-based alternatives to orphanages. A small non-profit with a big impact, we work with governments, national partners and our worldwide network of supporters to highlight the harm and cost of orphanages in Uganda and globally. We’re helping to reimagine the whole child protection and care system, repurpose orphanages and rebuild services at the heart of communities that are designed to strengthen and support birth, foster and adoptive families. Because every child needs a loving family, we are Child’s i.
We are seeking a highly motivated Producer to support our Communications, Advocacy and Fundraising team.
Scope of Work
The Producer will be responsible for coming up with creative ideas, producing, directing and editing videos for learning and development to promote the brand and mission of Child’s i.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Consultant will be expected to;
- Support the UK team and Communications, Advocacy and Fundraising Department to produce regular films for specific fundraising appeals and update films for supporters.
- Support the Communications, Advocacy and Fundraising Department team to script and produce engaging films.
- Support the Learning and Development team by producing training videos
- Contribute films/photographic updates for specific donors with direction from the UK team and the Communications, Advocacy and Fundraising Department.
- Produce case study videos documenting the social work process and the Child’s i journey through placement.
- Submit draft videos for review and comments. Incorporate comments, views and suggestions and produce the final copies of the videos.
- During and after the assignment, ensure confidentiality, safety and quality of the original footage.
- Work closely with the Communications, Advocacy & Fundraising Department. Participate in weekly meetings to discuss ideas for videos and stories for latest blogs, advocacy and fundraising appeals.
- Ensure that all the footage is backed up at all times and files are organised according to the Child’s i naming guidelines.
- Demonstrate a strong understanding of copyright laws/regulations, Child’s i brand guidelines and compliance across all video and photo projects and adherence to industry best practices.
- Manage all digital and physical media assets (video and photo) including: organisation, archiving and storage.
- Properly secure and maintain all production equipment.
- Support staff with video and photo requirements, on a needed basis.
- Execute other duties, as assigned.
Video Scripts Development Specification
- The videos should feel positive, optimistic and authentic. Script lines must reflect a final product that is educative, easy to understand, inspirational, effect positive mind-set change and must influence and attract more partners.
Key Principles of script development
- Be succinct. Phrase every point in a way that uses as a few words as possible (less to read on the screen)
- Avoid jargon. Imagine you are explaining to a child- use simple words, easy to understand by anyone.
- Add a touch of light-heartedness where appropriate. The script shouldn’t feel too functional, dry or serious. It should feel conversational.
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in film, video production, communications or a related area.
- At least three years of progressive experience in a similar role (non-profit and/or ad agency experience is a plus.)
- Significant experience/expertise of both hardware, such as camera equipment, switching equipment, and digital editing equipment, as well as software for scripting and video/photo editing.
- Ability to create and develop quality multimedia (audio/video) content using professional cameras for websites, social media, animated and motion graphic video content.
- Expertise in, and demonstrated experience producing professional grade photographs (including retouching, colour correcting, etc.)
- Knowledge of different video formats and video file conversions, and the ability to convert video files in multiple formats.
- Ability to tell a captivating story in a variety of formats, from short teasers to long form videos.
- Highly collaborative and organised with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and thrive in intense, deadline-driven situations.
- Impeccable verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate to a broad range of stakeholders.
- Exceptional project management skills with a proven track record of delivering on time, within budget, and with a high level of quality; strong attention to detail and follow-through in all aspects of video and photo production including, but not limited to: pre-planning (i.e. budget, timelines, equipment), scriptwriting, storyboarding, talent needs, capture plan (locations, permits, etc.), post-production work and frequent communication with internal and external clients.
Time Frame
- The Consultant will be expected to complete the assignments, filming and post production. The consultant will be expected to draw up an implementation schedule that will enable him/her to achieve the above targets.
How to Apply
Please submit your application letter and CV ONLY to applications@childsifoundation.org. The closing date for applications is September 6, 2023 at 17:00 EAT. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Child’s i Foundation is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment